January 1, 2022
2021 was a productive year for Schramm, with a robust aftermarket, increased rig sales, significant gains in the Australian market, and new talent added to teams on both sides of the globe. All this was accomplished in the midst of unprecedented supply chain congestion, travel restrictions, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“There have certainly been challenges, but we’ve had an excellent year,” says Otis Spencer [President & CEO]. “We’re in position to carry that momentum into 2022.”
Otis credits Schramm’s commitment to safety as an important factor. “We’ve had no lost time incidents during the pandemic. We’re proud of our employees’ hard work and grateful for their health and well-being.”
Australia has been particularly active, even while contending with strict travel restrictions, adding new talent to the senior management team and constructing a new Service facility in Adelaide. “The new team down here has really hit the ground running,” says Craig Mayman [EVP Sales, Marketing & GM Australia].
“Everybody has done a great job of being productive despite supply chain challenges and travel restrictions.”
The Hammers & Bits team implemented a strategy of extensive field work with customers. The strategy paid off, netting Schramm large gains in Australia. “When we work with customers in the field, we ensure they have the right version of our product for the right ground conditions,” Craig says. “That’s how we get our customers the best price per meter.”
Robert Franklin [Inside Sales] has been a valuable addition to the Australian team. “Robert has done a great job supporting the team from the office,” says Craig. “His role has already expanded to include outside sales and marketing, and it will continue to grow.”
On the engineering front, Electric over Hydraulic production has increased in tandem with industry interest. The team recently completed a redesigned T685i rig and the first-ever T130 EoH conversion— both major achievements in the past year for Schramm.
